Benzinga Political Roundup June 24, 2011

Republicans walked out of budget talks yesterday, saying President Obama needs to step up his influence on talks of extending the debt ceiling.

Federal regulators are discussing whether to issue subpoenas to Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG), to inquired whether Google has abused its search monopoly.

European Union leaders have appointed Italy's Mario Draghi to be the next president of the European Central Bank.

European Union leaders have promised to give aid to Greece to help it stave off default.

The International Energy Agency agreed to release 60 million barrels yesterday to lower oil prices around the globe.